Minutes The City of Princeton City Council Meeting of July 22, 2024  The City Council oft the City of Princeton, Texas, met in Regular Session on July 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Municipal Center, located  at 2000 E. Princeton Dr. Princeton, Texas 75407.  The following City Councimembers were present: Mayor Brianna Chacôn, Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councimember Bryan Washington, Councilmember David Kleiber, Councimember Carolyn David-Graves, Councilmember Ben Long, and Councilmember Marlo Obera.  The following Councilmembers were absent: Councilmember Ryan Gerfers. The following Staff Members were present: City Manager Michael Mashburn, Assistant City Manager Allison Cook, City Secretary Amber Anderson, City Attorney Grant Lowry, City Attorney Stan Lowry, Police Chief Waters, Detective Crawford, Detective Crawford, Employee Experience Director Fallon Carrillo, Parks and Recreation Director Chase Bryant, Public Works Director Tommy Mapp, Library Director Glenda Puckett, Building Official Ismael Rivera, Facilities Specialist Jonathan Murley, Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Mudie, Director of Development Craig Fisher, Chief Harvey, Batallion Chief Gammons, Captain  Gammons.  Mayor Chacon called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.  1    Mayor Chacôn called roll, present were Councimembers: Bryan Washington, David Kleiber, Carolyn David-Graves, Marlo Obera, Ben Long, and Mayor Pro  Tempore Steven Deffibaugh.  Mayor Chacôn announced the invocation: Kelly Carr Mayor Chacon announced Public Appearance: Maxine Ellis Mayor Chacôn announced Items of Community Interest:  Beat the heat with the coolest firefighters in town! Stop by J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park on July 23 from 9-11 a.m. for snow cones with the Princeton Fire Department in celebration of National Parks and  Recreation Month.  Let the kites take flight! Visit J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park on July 24 at 9 a.m. for a kite-decorating activity and Story Time in the Park in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. FREE kites willl be provided while supplies last, but you can also bring your own! Treat your four-legged friend to a pup cup and goodie bag at the dog park on July 25 from 7:30-10 a.m. while supplies last! . Learn how to understand investments, build wealth, protect your money, and more! Join us on July 25 at 5 p.m. for a FREE financial education workshop. Drop by J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park and enjoy a cool treat with the Princeton Police Department! Join us for Pops with Cops on July 30 from 10 a.m. to noon in celebration of National Parks and Recreation  Month.  2    Celebrate the back-to-school season with an exciting day out in the sun! Enjoy yard games, snow cones, and a foam party at this fun conclusion tos summer break! The library's Back to School Bash will take place on  July 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.  Mobile residents aged 60 and older are invited toj join us for socializing, lunchtime meals, and more! The Meals on Wheels Congregate Meal Program meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Fire Station #3. To reserve your spot, please call Stephanie  McCandless at 469-699-8627.  OnAugust 7th at the Library at 10 a.m. they will be reading Smokey the  Bear. Smokey the Bear turns 80 years old August gth.  Mayor Chacôn announced the Consent Agenda: F.1 2024-144: Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take the appropriate action. July 2, 2024, Special Joint City CouncI/EDCICDC Meeting July 8, 2024, Special City Council Meeting July 8, 2024, City Council Budget Town Hall Meeting July 9, 2024, Special Joint City Council/PISD Meeting F.2 2024-145: Consider approving a request from Shoolin Ventures LLC for preliminary plat approval for a property being a 19.991 acre tract of land situated in the David Cherry Survey, Abstract No. 166, City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. F.3 2024-146: Consider approving a request from D.R. Horton-Texas, LTD for final plat approval for a property being a 33.232 acre tract of land situated in the Hardin Wright Survey, Abstract No. 957, City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. F42024-07-22-R: Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-07-  3    22-R, approving the Contract for Banking Services with Peoples Bank and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Contract and any and all documents  related thereto; and take appropriate action.  Councimember Ben Long made a motion to approve everything except item F.2 2024-145. Councimember Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to approve everything except item F.2 2024-145. The motion carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacon announced Ceremonial Items: None  Mayor Chacôn announced Executive Session: Executive Session: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council may enter into Closed Session or Executive Session to discuss the following: Section 551.071, Texas Government Code. Consultation with the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter on any agenda item listed elsewhere within this agenda, and/or the subject matter listed below.  Council Liaison  Municipal Development District  Section 551.074, Texas Government Code. Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting.(a) This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the officer  4    or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public  hearing.  Economic Development Corporation - Place 4 and Place 5 Community Development Corporation - Place 4  Council convened into executive session at 6:41 p.m. Council reconvened from executive session at 7:23 p.m.  ACTION PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: No Action  Mayor Chacôn moved back to Consent Agenda to recognize Lowry Crossing Fire Chief/Division Chief Rusty Robinson who unfortunately passed away and would like  to give our condolences to his family.  Mayor Chacôn announced the first item under Regular Agenda 1.1-2024-148: Consider approving the appointments and/or reappointments to the Boards and Commissions for the Economic Development Corporation and Community  Development Corporation; and take appropriate action.  Councilmember Ben Long made a motion to approve the appointment of Ahmad Thornton to CDC. Councimember Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to approve the appointment of Ahmad Thornton to CDC. The motion carried 6-0. Councimember Ben Long made a motion to approve the appointment of Sesame Morrison to EDC. Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh seconded the motion to approve the appointment of Sesame Morrison to EDC. The motion  carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacôn announced the second item under Regular Agenda I.2 2024-07-22- RO3: Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-07-22-R03 determining costs and  5    calling a public hearing to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within the Eastridge Public Improvement District; directing the publication and mailing of notice of such public hearing; and take appropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion to approve. Councimember bryan Washington seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0. Mayor Chacon announced the third item under Regular Agenda I.3 2024-07-22- R02: Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-07-22-R02; directing publication of notice ofi intention toi issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation; and take appropriate action Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion to approve. Councilmember Marlo Obera seconded the motion to approve. The  motion carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacôn announced the fourth item under Regular Agenda 1.4 2024-149: Consider approving a budget amendment to Fire Department GL# 01-530-000-8113 Special Projects; and take appropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion to approve. Councimember Bryan Washington  seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacon announced the fifth item under Regular Agenda 1.5 2024-150: Consider approving a budget amendment to purchase Personal Protective Equipment; and take appropriate action. Councimember Carolyn David-Graves made a motion to approve. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded the  motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacôn announced the sixth item under Regular Agenda I.6 2024-151: Consider approving a budget amendment for the purchase of Fire Equipment - Self-  6    Contained Breathing Apparatus; and take appropriate action. Councilmember Marlo Obera made a motion to approve. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded  the motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacon announced the seventh item under Regular Agenda 1.7 2024-07- 22-R01: Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-07-22-R01, adopting a City Council Liaison Policy; and take appropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion to approve. Councimember David Kleiber seconded the motion  to approve. The motion carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacôn announced the eighth item under Regular Agenda 1.8 2024-154: Consider approving appointments of members of the City Council to serve as liaisons to some or all of the boards, commissions, and committees of the City in accordance with the City's Council Liaison Policy; and take appropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion to approve Councilmember Bryan Washington as the CDC liaison, and Mayor Chacon as the EDC liaison. Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to approve Councilmember Bryan Washington as the CDC liaison, and Mayor Chacôn as  the EDC liaison. The motion carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacon announced the ninth item under Regular Agenda 1.9 2024-152: Consider approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Princeton, Texas, and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., specifying the terms of annexation and development for an approximately 180-acre tract of land situated in the T.A. Rhodes Survey, Abstract No. 741, City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion  7    to approve. Councimember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to approve.  The motion carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacon announced the tenth item under Regular Agenda 1.10 2024-153: Consider approving Pat Sheehan's voluntary resignation from the Princeton Economic Development Corporation, Place 5; and take appropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made a motion to approve. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 6-0. Mayor Chacôn announced the item that was taken from consent agenda F.2: Consider approving a request from Shoolin Ventures LLC for preliminary plat approval for a property being a 19.991 acre tract of land situated in the David Cherry Survey, Abstract No. 166, City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. Councimember Ben Long made a motion to approve. Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh seconded the motion to approve. The motion  carried 6-0.  Mayor Chacôn announced the eleventh item under Regular Agenda 1.11 2024- 147: Consider approving a request for items to be plaçed on at future agenda and  NOT for discussion of these requests.  Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves would like staff to look into Truck Stop  issue.  Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves would also like staff to investigate the  Luxury Apartment homeless situation.  Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffenbaugh would like a resolution in honor of  Smokey the Bear's birthday.  8    Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh requested a presentation on the Woody' Williams foundation on goldstar family memorial a project that is  ongoing here in the city.  Mayor Chacôn then announced the Report Agenda:  1) Next Regular City Council Meeting, Monday, August 12, 2024 Mayor Chacôn asked for an adjournment of the meeting.  Councilmember Marlo Obera made a motion to adjourn. Councimember Ben Long seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried 6-0.  The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.  ATTEST:  PuCE Brianna Chacôn, Mayor  Anhu Andeago Amber Anderson, City Secretary  DFPEIT  TEOFTENN  9